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Disability News
MAKERVERSITY: DESIGNING FOR THE REAL WORLD
This autumn, Somerset House explores the possibilities of design and invention for radical social and environmental change in a new exhibition, M…
Winners announced for the Variety Club Disability Sports Awards 2023
Stars including Christine McGuinness, Tanni-Grey Thompson, JJ Chalmers and Adam Hills attended last night’s Awards ceremony, to give athletes with dis…
Accessibility – in style!
Able Magazine is proud to be a partner with the Blue Badge Access Awards 2023, recognising the very best accessible style and design in the hospitalit…
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces the launch of Winter Wishes, a new free charity event aimed at providing an inclusive and accessible experience
London, October 2023: Today, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland announces Winter Wishes - a new free morning for charities, youth groups, and schools with st…
Blue Badge Protector Now Available in Halfords Nationwide: A Vital Security Measure for the Disabled Community
The highly-acclaimed Blue Badge Protector, an essential security device for safeguarding the Blue Badges of disabled individuals, is set to make its d…
Aerobility Launches ‘Flying Stars’ Campaign to Showcase the Triumphs of Disabled Flyers
Inspirational videos celebrating the remarkable stories of disabled people whose lives have been changed for the better after discovering the magic an…
A New Chapter in Accessible Living: UNCLE’s Wheelchair-Friendly Apartments in Deptford, London
Introduction In the heart of London, a city renowned for its diversity and dynamism, finding a home that caters to all lifestyles can often feel li…
Got a Blue Badge? Then you need to watch this video.
Snowball Community is creating the largest inclusive disability app in the world. ‘Snowball is TripAdvisor for the disabled community’. On…
Northern to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
Northern is set to interpret its announcements into British Sign Language (BSL) on some of its services. Passengers will first see the new BSL visu…
New Campaign, “Ask, Don’t Assume,” Launched to Challenge Perceptions around Disabilities and Empower the Public
A new campaign developed in partnership with disabled people is being launched this week, with the aim of empowering the public to become allies to di…
Tickets available for the Variety Club Disability Sports Awards 2023 in Leeds
On 30th October 2023, Variety, the Children’s Charity, will host the highly-anticipated Variety Club Disability Sports Awards – th…
Interview – Zak Ford-Williams – Taking on the Elephant Man
Zak Ford-Williams is taking on the challenging role of Joseph Merrick this autumn in ‘The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man’. The tour sta…
Sign up to this year’s Disability Journalism Forum
The Disability Journalism Forum (DJF) is hosting its second event at the BBC’s London Broadcasting House on Wednesday 20th September, 2023 - and we wo…
My Story – My Best Friends
Eliot Best is an 18 year-old non-binary person with a variety of complex needs, including those relating to autism and other mental health issues. He …
My Story
When Ellie Mason was born she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and her mum was told that she’d never speak. Now she’s determined to show what disable…
My Story – Amy Thompson – Making things better
Amy Thompson was enjoying life as a university student before seeking medical advice for symptoms that led to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). …
The Motability Scheme returns to Edinburgh for its biggest ever Scottish event
The Big Event Edinburgh, taking place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 September at the Royal Highland Centre from 9am - 4pm, is the best place to learn m…
Bumper Recognition For Evenbreak With Accreditation and Award Shortlists
London 4th September 2023 - Evenbreak, the world’s first global disability job board run by and for disabled people, has seen a landslide of summer aw…
Nominations to find the most exceptional accessible venues in the Hospitality Industry and beyond are still open. Closing date – 18 September 2023
The 2023 Blue Badge Access Awards for the hospitality sector and beyond are open for nominations until 18 September 2023, with the winners due to be a…
Billesley Indoor Tennis & Fitness Centre hosting of international blind tennis tournament hailed a success for Birmingham
Billesley Indoor Tennis & Fitness Centre did Birmingham proud as the host venue of the recent tennis tournament in this year’s multi-sport Interna…
Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks launches the UK’s first walking aid recycling scheme to send refurbished aids to those in need globally
August, 2023: Cool Crutches and Walking Sticks launches the UK’s first walking aid recycling scheme to combat healthcare and mobility equipment inacce…
Are you a person with a disability, or know someone driven by a passion for journalism?
Ability Today, the ground-breaking social enterprise dedicated to empowering disabled individuals, is thrilled to unveil a golden opportunity for dis…
Learn to Handcycle with WheelPower
WheelPower are coming to Manchester this September! Join WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport as they host a free Learn to Handcycle …
Scope Disability Equality Awards open for entries
Scope has launched its second Scope Disability Equality Awards, inviting the public to nominate people across the UK who are working every day to end …